Rune Factory 3 To Transform Into An English Version This YearThe monster-rearing Harvest Moon spin-off returns to the DS.05.27.10 - 2:58 PM

This month's issue of Nintendo Power quietly confirmed a North American release for Rune Factory 3 on the Nintendo DS.

Previous titles in the series had players balancing a life of farming with dungeon exploration, monster taming, and romancing the local ladies. Rune Factory 3 ushers in many improvements to the core gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to transform into a golden Wooly (a sheep monster that is sometimes regarded as the series' mascot), as well as new NPCs with dynamic schedules and expanded Wi-Fi functionality.

A specific release date has not been announced at this time. Stay tuned to RPGFan for further coverage, and be sure to check out our reviews of Rune Factory and Rune Factory 2.